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RESUME TIPS

DO Adapt the resume for the local market. Double-check for typos, spelling errors, grammar errors, etc. Have it proofread by someone other than you. Include only information relevant to the position for which you are applying. Include your address, phone number(s), and email address. Lay the resume on the floor and stand over it-how does it look? A jumble of words. Start editing. Make it clear what you do and what job you would like. Make sure your contact information is up to date. Place your most impressive and pertinent information at the beginning. Put your most relevant or important information at the top. Tell the truth. Tailor your resume and cover letter to each individual position you apply for. One size does not

fit all. Try to feature accomplishments with each position you list. Include numbers or measurements

with them. Use action verbs especially at the start of each bullet. Use bolding judiciously to make your objective, prior job titles, and completed degrees. Use bulleted statements of short length (2 lines or less). Use job announcement keywords in your cover letter and resume. Use keywords if possible. Be relevant. Have and get to the point.

DON'T Leave unexplained breaks in your career timeline. Exaggerate. Forget to include dates. Have long-winded paragraphs of your knowledge, skills and abilities that no one has time to

read. Include an objective. Include information that would reveal your religion or race unless they are relevant. Include your picture unless it's relevant to the position (e.g., modeling). Include your references in your resume. Jam too many words on the page. Lie on your resume

DARYA A. BUSHMAKIN, MBAFacebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / Pinterest / Instagram / Video Resume / Website / Slideshare

(603) 689 – 4513 / dbushmakin@gmail.com List roles that is telling me what you did show me what you did with examples, statistics,

highlights etc. Make your resume less than half a page. Misrepresent your skills or qualifications. Say "references available upon request." Shrink the text so small it cannot be read to fit it on a set number of pages. Use fancy fonts or illustrations unless you are applying for artistic or creative positions. Use long words where shorter ones will do. Use resume templates. Use the objective to tell the employer what you are looking for. Use the same resume for every position (research and tailor each and every resume).

Helpful Resources Marketing Elements: Positioning Statement & UVP, http://drseanharry.com/what-makes-you-

unique/brand-you/marketing-elements-positioning-statement-uvp/ Marketing Elements: Positioning Statement & UVP - http://drseanharry.com/what-makes-you-

unique/brand-you/marketing-elements-positioning-statement-uvp/ 8 New Rules For Writing Your Resume That You Need To Follow -

http://www.womenonbusiness.com/8-new-rules-for-writing-your-resume-that-you-need-to-follow/

Your Mission Statement Stinks - http://affiniscapeblog.com/2012/08/your-mission-statement-stinks-guest-post-sarah-sladek/